CVE-2000-1186 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the phf CGI program by sending large arguments and long MIME headers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1186?
CVE-2000-1186 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in phf CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by specifying a large number of arguments and including a long MIME header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1186?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phf Phf.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1186?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-1186 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1186 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mf97-3g2c-rccp.